Color swatch image showing #FFF8DD with RGB(255,248,221) values

#FFF8DD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF8DD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF8DD Color Information

#FFF8DD RGB value is (255, 248, 221). The hex color red value is 255, green is 248, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 93 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF8DD Color Meaning

Color #FFF8DD offers luminous softness, tactile warmth, and historical gentleness. Color #FFF8DD is a warm off-white with subtle yellow undertones—named after the delicate fibers surrounding corn kernels. Unlike stark white, #FFF8DD carries organic warmth; unlike beige, #FFF8DD retains brightness. In interior and editorial design, #FFF8DD hue creates spaces that feel clean yet inviting, common in heritage homes, bridal packaging, and archival publishing. Psychological research shows #FFF8DD reduces eye strain better than pure white while enhancing perceived elegance in luxury contexts. Functionally, color #FFF8DD excels as a background in both print and digital media. #FFF8DD provides excellent contrast for deep charcoals and navies, meeting accessibility standards for body text. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and recycled stocks, where its warmth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies reveal higher perceived value for products presented against color #FFF8DD versus standard ivory—ideal for skincare, stationery, and premium food. Symbolically, color #FFF8DD represents care that protects. #FFF8DD is the color of heirloom linens, hand-stitched quilts, and preserved documents. In spiritual contexts, #FFF8DD aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s gentle mode: confidence expressed through preservation. Designers choose color #FFF8DD when they want to signal purity with warmth. Its softness is intentional, not weak.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF8DD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FFF8DD
RGB
rgb(255, 248, 221)
HSL
hsl(48°, 100%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 13%, 100%)
XYZ
87.8585 93.6153 81.8455
Yxy
93.6153 0.3337 0.3555
Hunter Lab
96.7550 -1.0075 5.7282
CIE-Lab
97.4767 -2.0608 13.8017

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF8DD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FFF8DD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FFF8DD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF8DD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FFF8DD

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF8DD;

Text Color

color: #FFF8DD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF8DD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF8DD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF8DD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8DD 0%, #ffcf0f 100%);

#FFF8DD Color FAQs

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